A phytobezoar is a conglomerate of improperly digested fruit and vegetable debris, its development associated, amongst other factors, with previous gastric surgery. Most phytobezoars remain asymptomatic are incidentally found during imaging or interventional procedures. However, in some patients, they can cause small bowel obstruction, which subsequently lead to severe complications. Although t...

Phytobezoars are a rare cause of small bowel obstruction (SBO) but must be consideration especially in patients with previous gastric surgeriesand the elderly population. Preoperative computed tomography (CT) should done to differentiate between bezoars and other causes SBO. If non operative management fails, surgical removal is recommended treatment.